Cashew
With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Cashew (EX118) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#D9CAB4
LRV
60.29
Cashew's Color Strip
Cashew is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Shiraz and Vintage. The strip spans from Champagne at the lightest end to Vintage at the deepest. Strip Ex17 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Cashew in Real Rooms
Cashew has a high LRV of 60.29 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Cashew provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Cashew gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Cashew is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Cashew sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Cashew in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Cashew, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Cashew on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Cashew, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Cashew in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Cashew in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Cashew in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Cashew on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Cashew. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Cashew on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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